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Rate cuts and a new chair on the horizon for Fed
1 min readIn this week’s update we look at the news of a likely Fed chair change, the impact of the budget on GBP, and eurozone market activity impacting the major currency pairs.
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What is the best way to pay overseas suppliers?
16 min readDiscover the best way to pay overseas suppliers as a UK-based SME. Explore different options and learn how to reduce costs and avoid delays.
Dollar weakens ahead of key US data
3 min readA busy week of US data releases ahead have had an impact on dollar performance. And we share some other news, from the UK and Europe, that we think is worth your attention. Read on for more.
Trump seeks Fed dominance with Cook firing threat
3 min readIt’s a quiet week ahead for currency market news but Trump is reliably never out of the headlines. It’s another chapter in an ongoing attempt to exert increased influence on the Federal Reserve, threatening the central bank’s independence. We cover this and more in your weekly market update.
Sterling and Dollar eye Powell’s next swing at Jackson Hole
3 min readA number of events this week could have an impact on Sterling and the Dollar. The Fed’s summit in Jackson Hole should give us more of an insight on US economic performance. Zelenskiy also returns to the White House.
Dollar faces high-stakes week
3 min readThe dollar starts the week on the back foot as markets brace for a high-stakes run of events. In Europe, the euro holds recent gains despite fading momentum, and in the UK, sterling extends its post-BoE rally against a backdrop of stubborn inflation and slowing growth.
Streamlining cross-border payments for better real estate returns
4 min readInnovative real estate investment platform LendCart partnered with IFX Payments, and in the process cut transaction processing time by 40-50% and saved up to 1.5% on FX costs.
Sterling shivers as markets brace for BoE cut
3 min readThe outlook for the pound is poor ahead of a key BoE interest rate decision this week. The dollar isn’t faring much better following a disappointing week of data in the US. Tariffs continue to create a sense of unease and things are getting crude in the OPEC states. Read on to find out more about the latest developments impacting markets and currencies today.
How IFX powered Sciopay to £3 billion in cross-border payments
3 min readPartnering with IFX Payments, Sciopay have evolved from a promising startup to an established provider, since processing over £3 billion in cross-border payments.
Cross-border payment solutions: Choose a service-led provider
12 min readToday, sending and receiving international payments should be fast, with competitive fees and exchange rates. Ideally, you can get straight through a human when you need support. This is why a service-led cross-border payment solution is the best approach.